83 FR 26998 - Problem Formulations for the Risk Evaluations To Be Conducted Under the Toxic Substances Control Act, and General Guiding Principles To Apply Systematic Review in TSCA Risk Evaluations; Notice of Availability

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 112 (June 11, 2018)

Page Range		26998-27000
FR Document		2018-12520

EPA is publishing and taking comments on the problem formulation documents for the first 10 chemical substances undergoing risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Comments received will inform the development of draft risk evaluation documents for these 10 chemical substances. The 10 problem formulation documents announced in this document refine the scope documents published in June 2017 and are an additional interim step, prior to publication of the draft risk evaluations. EPA is also publishing and taking comments on a document entitled: ``Application of Systematic Review in TSCA Risk Evaluations,'' which sets out general principles to guide EPA's application of systematic review for TSCA risk evaluations. The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) generally intends to apply systematic review principles in the development of risk evaluations under TSCA. The systematic review document includes a structured process of identifying, evaluating and integrating evidence for both the hazard and exposure assessments developed during the TSCA risk evaluation process. This document may be revised periodically. EPA welcomes public input on the document.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0210; FRL-9978-40]


Problem Formulations for the Risk Evaluations To Be Conducted 
Under the Toxic Substances Control Act, and General Guiding Principles 
To Apply Systematic Review in TSCA Risk Evaluations; Notice of 
Availability

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA is publishing and taking comments on the problem 
formulation documents for the first 10 chemical substances undergoing 
risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Comments 
received will inform the development of draft risk evaluation documents 
for these 10 chemical substances. The 10 problem formulation documents 
announced in this document refine the scope documents published in June 
2017 and are an additional interim step, prior to publication of the 
draft risk evaluations. EPA is also publishing and taking comments on a 
document entitled: ``Application of Systematic Review in TSCA Risk 
Evaluations,'' which sets out general principles to guide EPA's 
application of systematic review for TSCA risk evaluations. The Office 
of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) generally intends to apply 
systematic review principles in the development of risk evaluations 
under TSCA. The systematic review document includes a structured 
process of identifying, evaluating and integrating evidence for both 
the hazard and exposure assessments developed during the TSCA risk 
evaluation process. This document may be revised periodically. EPA 
welcomes public input on the document.

DATES: Comments on the problem formulations must be received on or 
before July 26, 2018.
    EPA specifically requests comments on the Application of Systematic 
Review in TSCA Risk Evaluations document for 45 days after date of 
publication in the Federal Register. In addition, because this document 
is a living document which may be revised periodically. EPA welcomes 
public input on this document at any time.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the appropriate docket 
identification (ID) numbers as provided in Unit IV., by one of the 
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to 
be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose 
disclosure is restricted by statute. When submitting comments, please 
be as specific as possible, and please include any supporting data or 
other information.
     Mail: Document Control Office (7407M), Office of 
Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection 
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for 
hand delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the 
instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
    Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along 
with more information about dockets in general is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    For technical information on the Problem Formulation documents 
contact: Christina Motilall, Risk Assessment Division, Office of 
Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: 
(202) 564-1287; email address: [email protected].
    For technical information on Application of Systematic Review in 
TSCA Risk Evaluations contact: Iris Camacho, Risk Assessment Division, 
Office of Pollution Prevention and

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Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-1229; email 
address: [email protected].
    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 
554-1404; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Does this action apply to me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you manufacture 
(defined under TSCA to include import), process, distribute in 
commerce, use or dispose of any of the 10 chemical substances 
identified in this document for risk evaluation, or any future existing 
chemical substances undergoing risk evaluation under TSCA. This action 
may be of particular interest to entities that are regulated under TSCA 
(e.g., entities identified under North American Industrial 
Classification System (NAICS) codes 325 and 324110, among others). 
Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not 
attempted to describe all the specific entities and corresponding NAICS 
codes for entities that may be interested in or affected by this 
action.

II. What is the Agency's authority for this action?

    As amended in June 2016, TSCA requires that EPA prioritize and 
evaluate existing chemical substances and manage identified risks (15 
U.S.C. 2605). TSCA section 6(b) specifies the requirements for risk 
evaluation.

III. Background

A. The First 10 Chemical Substances for Risk Evaluations Under TSCA

    On December 19, 2016 (81 FR 91927) (FRL-9956-47), EPA released its 
designation of the first 10 chemical substances for risk evaluations 
under TSCA. EPA's designation of the first 10 chemical substances 
constituted the initiation of the risk evaluation process for each of 
these chemical substances, pursuant to the requirements of TSCA section 
6(b)(4).
    On June 22, 2017, EPA released scope documents for the first 10 
chemical substances (see 82 FR 31592, July 7, 2017) (FRL-9963-57). Each 
scope document includes the hazards, exposures, conditions of use, and 
the potentially exposed or susceptible subpopulations that EPA expects 
to consider in the risk evaluation.
    EPA has prepared a Response to Comments document addressing 
overarching comments received on the scope documents, which is 
available in the docket (see docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2017-0736). 
Chemical substance-specific comments on the scope documents are 
addressed in the respective problem formulation documents.

B. Systematic Review

    In the development of TSCA risk evaluations, the Agency generally 
intends to apply systematic review principles. EPA described systematic 
review in the preamble of the final rule Procedures for Chemical Risk 
Evaluation Under the Amended Toxic Substances Control Act (82 FR 33726, 
July 20, 2017), and in the preamble of the proposed rule (82 FR 7562, 
January 19, 2017) (FRL-9957-75). EPA intends to apply systematic review 
to pre-specify the criteria, methods/approaches for data collection, 
data evaluation and data integration to meet the TSCA science 
standards. TSCA requires EPA to make scientific decisions in a manner 
consistent with the best available science and base decisions on the 
weight of the scientific evidence.
    Supplemental documents to the scope documents of the first 10 
chemical substances, published in June 2017 (e.g., Strategy for 
Conducting Literature Searches for Asbestos: Supplemental Document to 
the TSCA Scope Document, CASRN: 1332-21-4) already document the initial 
methods for identifying, compiling and screening publicly available 
information. These data collections and screening activities are 
described in the Strategy for Conducting Literature Searches document 
and the Bibliography document supporting each of the TSCA scope 
documents for the first ten chemical substances.

IV. What action is the Agency taking?

A. Problem Formulation Documents

    To refine the scope documents, EPA is publishing and taking public 
comment on problem formulation documents for the first 10 chemical 
substances. As indicated in the scope documents, time constraints 
resulted in scope documents that were not as refined or specific as 
future scope documents are anticipated to be. The 10 problem 
formulation documents announced in this document are an additional 
interim step, prior to publication of the draft risk evaluations, that 
refine the scope documents. These refinements may apply to the 
conditions of use, hazards, exposures, and the potentially exposed or 
susceptible subpopulations EPA expects to consider in the risk 
evaluation. EPA has incorporated scope document comments specific to 
each chemical substance into the respective problem formulation 
document. While EPA does not intend to revise these problem formulation 
documents, comments and information provided will inform the 
development of the draft risk evaluation documents.
    The following table identifies the docket ID numbers and EPA 
contact for each of the 10 problem formulations that EPA is taking 
comments on.

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            Chemical No.                              Docket ID No.                        Agency contact
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Asbestos............................  EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0736                         Robert Courtnage,
                                                                                     [email protected],
                                                                                     202-566-1081.
1-Bromopropane......................  EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0741                         Ana Corado,
                                                                                     [email protected], 202-564-
                                                                                     0140.
1,4-Dioxane.........................  EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0723                         Cindy Wheeler,
                                                                                     [email protected], 202-
                                                                                     566-0484.
Carbon Tetrachloride................  EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0733                         Stephanie Jarmul,
                                                                                     [email protected],
                                                                                     202-564-6130.
Cyclic Aliphatic Bromide Cluster      EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0735                         Sue Slotnick,
 (HBCD).                                                                             [email protected], 202-
                                                                                     566-1973.
Methylene Chloride..................  EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0742                         Ana Corado,
                                                                                     [email protected], 202-564-
                                                                                     0140.
N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP)...........  EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0743                         Ana Corado,
                                                                                     [email protected], 202-564-
                                                                                     0140.
Pigment Violet 29 (Anthra[2,1,9-      EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0725                         Hannah Braun,
 def:6,5,10-d'e'f'] diisoquinoline-                                                  [email protected], 202-
 1,3,8,10(2H,9H)-tetrone).                                                           564-5614.
Tetrachloroethylene (also known as    EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0732                         Tyler Lloyd,
 perchloroethylene).                                                                 [email protected], 202-
                                                                                     564-4016.
Trichloroethylene (TCE).............  EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0737                         Toni Krasnic,
                                                                                     [email protected], 202-
                                                                                     564-0984.
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    EPA invites the public to provide additional comment and 
information that would be useful in conducting the risk evaluation for 
each of the 10 chemical substances.

B. The Application of Systematic Review in TSCA Risk Evaluations

    The Application of Systematic Review in TSCA Risk Evaluations 
document is a supplemental publication which sets out general 
principles to guide EPA's application of systematic review in the risk 
evaluation process for the first 10 chemical substances that EPA 
initiated on December 19, 2016, as well as future assessments. It also 
provides the intended strategy for assessing the quality of information 
that the Agency plans to use for the TSCA risk evaluations.
    The Agency intends to implement a structured process of 
identifying, evaluating and integrating evidence for both the hazard 
and exposure assessments developed during the TSCA risk evaluation 
process. As needed, EPA will develop new approaches and methods to 
address specific assessment needs for the relatively large and diverse 
chemical space under TSCA. Hence, the Agency will document the progress 
of implementing systematic review in the draft risk evaluations and 
through revisions of this document and publication of supplemental 
documents. The systematic review document provides the general 
expectations for evidence integration. Further additional information 
will be published with the publication of the draft TSCA risk 
evaluations.
    Ultimately, the goal is to establish a pragmatic systematic review 
process that generates high quality, fit-for-purpose risk evaluations 
that rely on the best available science and the weight of the 
scientific evidence within the context of TSCA.
    This document is a living document which may be revised 
periodically. EPA welcomes public input on this document at any time.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.

    Dated: May 31, 2018.
Charlotte Bertrand,
Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical 
Safety and Pollution Prevention.
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submitted under Section 312 is slightly Agency action and there is no structured process of identifying,
lower than the estimate provided in the Administrative appeal. This decision evaluating and integrating evidence for
previous ICR. The burden hours and may be reviewed/appealed in both the hazard and exposure
costs may be revised based on the actual compliance with the Administrative assessments developed during the TSCA
trade secret claim submissions received Procedure Act. risk evaluation process. This document
for Section 313 reports. The compliance DATES: This action is effective as of May may be revised periodically. EPA
deadline for section 313 report is July 1, 18, 2018. welcomes public input on the
2018. EPA will revise the burden and ADDRESSES: Copies of the petition document.
costs prior to submitting the package to reissuance and all pertinent information DATES: Comments on the problem
OMB. relating thereto are on file at the formulations must be received on or
Dated: May 24, 2018. following location: Environmental before July 26, 2018.
Becki Clark, Protection Agency, Region 6, Water EPA specifically requests comments
Deputy Director, Office of Emergency Division, Safe Drinking Water Branch on the Application of Systematic Review
Management. (6WQ–S), 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, in TSCA Risk Evaluations document for
[FR Doc. 2018–12505 Filed 6–8–18; 8:45 am] Texas 75202–2733. 45 days after date of publication in the
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Federal Register. In addition, because
Philip Dellinger, Chief Ground Water/ this document is a living document
UIC Section, EPA—Region 6, telephone which may be revised periodically. EPA
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (214) 665–8324. welcomes public input on this
AGENCY Dated: May 18, 2018. document at any time.
James R. Brown, ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
[FRL–9979–08-Region 6]
Associate Director, Safe Drinking Water identified by the appropriate docket
Underground Injection Control Branch. identification (ID) numbers as provided
Program; Hazardous Waste Injection [FR Doc. 2018–12508 Filed 6–8–18; 8:45 am]
in Unit IV., by one of the following
Restrictions; Petition for Exemption methods:
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Reissuance—Class I Hazardous Waste • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
Injection; U. S. Ecology Texas (USET) www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
Robstown, Texas ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION instructions for submitting comments.
AGENCY Do not submit electronically any
AGENCY: Environmental Protection information you consider to be
Agency (EPA). [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2018–0210; FRL–9978–40] Confidential Business Information (CBI)
ACTION: Notice of a final decision on a or other information whose disclosure is
Problem Formulations for the Risk restricted by statute. When submitting
UIC no migration petition reissuance.
Evaluations To Be Conducted Under comments, please be as specific as
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a the Toxic Substances Control Act, and possible, and please include any
reissuance of an exemption to the Land General Guiding Principles To Apply supporting data or other information.
Disposal Restrictions, under the 1984 Systematic Review in TSCA Risk • Mail: Document Control Office
Hazardous and Solid Waste Evaluations; Notice of Availability (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention
Amendments to the Resource AGENCY: Environmental Protection and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental
Conservation and Recovery Act, has Agency (EPA). Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
been granted to USET for two Class I ACTION: Notice. Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001.
hazardous waste injection wells located • Hand Delivery: To make special
at their Robstown, Texas facility. The SUMMARY: EPA is publishing and taking arrangements for hand delivery or
company has adequately demonstrated comments on the problem formulation delivery of boxed information, please
to the satisfaction of the EPA by the documents for the first 10 chemical follow the instructions at http://
petition reissuance application and substances undergoing risk evaluation www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
supporting documentation that, to a under the Toxic Substances Control Act Additional instructions on
reasonable degree of certainty, there will (TSCA). Comments received will inform commenting or visiting the docket,
be no migration of hazardous the development of draft risk evaluation along with more information about
constituents from the injection zone for documents for these 10 chemical dockets in general is available at http://
as long as the waste remains hazardous. substances. The 10 problem formulation www.epa.gov/dockets.
This final decision allows the documents announced in this document FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
underground injection by USET of the refine the scope documents published For technical information on the
specific restricted hazardous wastes in June 2017 and are an additional Problem Formulation documents
identified in this exemption reissuance, interim step, prior to publication of the contact: Christina Motilall, Risk
into Class I hazardous waste injection draft risk evaluations. EPA is also Assessment Division, Office of Pollution
wells WDW–278 and WDW–279 until publishing and taking comments on a Prevention and Toxics, Environmental
December 31, 2030, unless the EPA document entitled: ‘‘Application of Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
moves to terminate this exemption or Systematic Review in TSCA Risk Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001;
other petition condition limitations are Evaluations,’’ which sets out general telephone number: (202) 564–1287;
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reached. Additional conditions principles to guide EPA’s application of email address: motilall.christina@
included in this final decision may be systematic review for TSCA risk epa.gov.
reviewed by contacting the EPA Region evaluations. The Office of Pollution For technical information on
6 Ground Water/UIC Section. A public Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) generally Application of Systematic Review in
notice was issued March 29, 2018, and intends to apply systematic review TSCA Risk Evaluations contact: Iris
the public comment period closed on principles in the development of risk Camacho, Risk Assessment Division,
May 15, 2018, and no comments were evaluations under TSCA. The Office of Pollution Prevention and

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Toxics, Environmental Protection substances for risk evaluations under substances, published in June 2017 (e.g.,
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, TSCA. EPA’s designation of the first 10 Strategy for Conducting Literature
Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone chemical substances constituted the Searches for Asbestos: Supplemental
number: (202) 564–1229; email address: initiation of the risk evaluation process Document to the TSCA Scope
TSCA-systematicreview@epa.gov. for each of these chemical substances, Document, CASRN: 1332–21–4) already
For general information contact: The pursuant to the requirements of TSCA document the initial methods for
TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 section 6(b)(4). identifying, compiling and screening
South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY On June 22, 2017, EPA released scope publicly available information. These
14620; telephone number: (202) 554– documents for the first 10 chemical data collections and screening activities
1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@ substances (see 82 FR 31592, July 7, are described in the Strategy for
epa.gov. 2017) (FRL–9963–57). Each scope Conducting Literature Searches
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: document includes the hazards, document and the Bibliography
exposures, conditions of use, and the document supporting each of the TSCA
I. Does this action apply to me? potentially exposed or susceptible scope documents for the first ten
You may be potentially affected by subpopulations that EPA expects to chemical substances.
this action if you manufacture (defined consider in the risk evaluation.
under TSCA to include import), process, IV. What action is the Agency taking?
EPA has prepared a Response to
distribute in commerce, use or dispose Comments document addressing A. Problem Formulation Documents
of any of the 10 chemical substances overarching comments received on the
identified in this document for risk scope documents, which is available in To refine the scope documents, EPA
evaluation, or any future existing the docket (see docket ID number EPA– is publishing and taking public
chemical substances undergoing risk HQ–OPPT–2017–0736). Chemical comment on problem formulation
evaluation under TSCA. This action substance-specific comments on the documents for the first 10 chemical
may be of particular interest to entities scope documents are addressed in the substances. As indicated in the scope
that are regulated under TSCA (e.g., respective problem formulation documents, time constraints resulted in
entities identified under North documents. scope documents that were not as
American Industrial Classification refined or specific as future scope
System (NAICS) codes 325 and 324110, B. Systematic Review documents are anticipated to be. The 10
among others). Since other entities may In the development of TSCA risk problem formulation documents
also be interested, the Agency has not evaluations, the Agency generally announced in this document are an
attempted to describe all the specific intends to apply systematic review additional interim step, prior to
entities and corresponding NAICS codes principles. EPA described systematic publication of the draft risk evaluations,
for entities that may be interested in or review in the preamble of the final rule that refine the scope documents. These
affected by this action. Procedures for Chemical Risk refinements may apply to the conditions
Evaluation Under the Amended Toxic of use, hazards, exposures, and the
II. What is the Agency’s authority for potentially exposed or susceptible
this action? Substances Control Act (82 FR 33726,
July 20, 2017), and in the preamble of subpopulations EPA expects to consider
As amended in June 2016, TSCA the proposed rule (82 FR 7562, January in the risk evaluation. EPA has
requires that EPA prioritize and 19, 2017) (FRL–9957–75). EPA intends incorporated scope document comments
evaluate existing chemical substances to apply systematic review to pre- specific to each chemical substance into
and manage identified risks (15 U.S.C. specify the criteria, methods/approaches the respective problem formulation
2605). TSCA section 6(b) specifies the for data collection, data evaluation and document. While EPA does not intend
requirements for risk evaluation. data integration to meet the TSCA to revise these problem formulation
science standards. TSCA requires EPA documents, comments and information
III. Background
to make scientific decisions in a manner provided will inform the development
A. The First 10 Chemical Substances for consistent with the best available of the draft risk evaluation documents.
Risk Evaluations Under TSCA science and base decisions on the The following table identifies the
On December 19, 2016 (81 FR 91927) weight of the scientific evidence. docket ID numbers and EPA contact for
(FRL–9956–47), EPA released its Supplemental documents to the scope each of the 10 problem formulations
designation of the first 10 chemical documents of the first 10 chemical that EPA is taking comments on.

Chemical No. Docket ID No. Agency contact

Asbestos ............................................................... EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0736 Robert Courtnage, courtnage.robert@epa.gov, 202–566–
1081.
1-Bromopropane .................................................. EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0741 Ana Corado, corado.ana@epa.gov, 202–564–0140.
1,4-Dioxane .......................................................... EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0723 Cindy Wheeler, wheeler.cindy@epa.gov, 202–566–0484.
Carbon Tetrachloride ........................................... EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0733 Stephanie Jarmul, jarmul.stephanie@epa.gov, 202–564–
6130.
Cyclic Aliphatic Bromide Cluster (HBCD) ............ EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0735 Sue Slotnick, slotnick.sue@epa.gov, 202–566–1973.
Methylene Chloride .............................................. EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0742 Ana Corado, corado.ana@epa.gov, 202–564–0140.
N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) .................................. EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0743 Ana Corado, corado.ana@epa.gov, 202–564–0140.
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Pigment Violet 29 (Anthra[2,1,9-def:6,5,10-d′e’f′] EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0725 Hannah Braun, braun.hannah@epa.gov, 202–564–5614.
diisoquinoline-1,3,8,10(2H,9H)-tetrone).
Tetrachloroethylene (also known as EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0732 Tyler Lloyd, lloyd.tyler@epa.gov, 202–564–4016.
perchloroethylene).
Trichloroethylene (TCE) ....................................... EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0737 Toni Krasnic, krasnic.toni@epa.gov, 202–564–0984.

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EPA invites the public to provide FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS Open captioning will be provided for
additional comment and information COMMISSION this event. Other reasonable
that would be useful in conducting the accommodations for people with
risk evaluation for each of the 10 Federal Advisory Committee Act; disabilities are available upon request.
chemical substances. Communications Security, Reliability, Requests for such accommodations
and Interoperability Council should be submitted via email to
B. The Application of Systematic fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the
Review in TSCA Risk Evaluations AGENCY: Federal Communications
Commission. Consumer & Governmental Affairs
Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202)
The Application of Systematic Review ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
418–0432 (tty). Such requests should
in TSCA Risk Evaluations document is
SUMMARY: In accordance with the include a detailed description of the
a supplemental publication which sets accommodation needed. In addition,
Federal Advisory Committee Act, this
out general principles to guide EPA’s please include a way the FCC can
notice advises interested persons that
application of systematic review in the the Federal Communications contact you if it needs more
risk evaluation process for the first 10 Commission’s (FCC or Commission) information. Please allow at least five
chemical substances that EPA initiated Communications Security, Reliability, days’ advance notice; last-minute
on December 19, 2016, as well as future and Interoperability Council (CSRIC) VI requests will be accepted, but may be
assessments. It also provides the will hold its fifth meeting. impossible to fill.
intended strategy for assessing the DATES: June 29, 2018. Federal Communications Commission.
quality of information that the Agency ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Marlene Dortch,
plans to use for the TSCA risk Commission, Room TW–C305 Secretary.
evaluations. (Commission Meeting Room), 445 12th [FR Doc. 2018–12490 Filed 6–8–18; 8:45 am]
The Agency intends to implement a Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
structured process of identifying, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
evaluating and integrating evidence for Jeffery Goldthorp, Designated Federal
both the hazard and exposure Officer, (202) 418–1096 (voice) or FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
assessments developed during the TSCA jeffery.goldthorp@fcc.gov (email); or COMMISSION
risk evaluation process. As needed, EPA Suzon Cameron, Deputy Designated
Federal Officer, (202) 418–1916 (voice) [OMB 3060–1113]
will develop new approaches and
methods to address specific assessment or suzon.cameron@fcc.gov (email).
Information Collection Being
needs for the relatively large and diverse SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Submitted for Review and Approval to
chemical space under TSCA. Hence, the meeting will be held on June 29, 2018, the Office of Management and Budget
Agency will document the progress of from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the
implementing systematic review in the Commission Meeting Room of the AGENCY: Federal Communications
Federal Communications Commission, Commission.
draft risk evaluations and through
Room TW–C305, 445 12th Street SW, ACTION: Notice and request for
revisions of this document and
Washington, DC 20554. comments.
publication of supplemental documents. The CSRIC is a Federal Advisory
The systematic review document Committee that will provide SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort
provides the general expectations for recommendations to the FCC regarding to reduce paperwork burdens, and as
evidence integration. Further additional best practices and actions the FCC can required by the Paperwork Reduction
information will be published with the take to help ensure the security, Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal
publication of the draft TSCA risk reliability, and interoperability of Communications Commission (FCC or
evaluations. communications systems. On March 19, the Commission) invites the general
Ultimately, the goal is to establish a 2017, the FCC, pursuant to the Federal public and other Federal agencies to
pragmatic systematic review process Advisory Committee Act, renewed the take this opportunity to comment on the
that generates high quality, fit-for- charter for the CSRIC for a period of two following information collection.
purpose risk evaluations that rely on the years through March 18, 2019. The Comments are requested concerning:
best available science and the weight of meeting on June 29, 2018, will be the whether the proposed collection of
the scientific evidence within the fifth meeting of the CSRIC under the information is necessary for the proper
current charter. The FCC will attempt to performance of the functions of the
context of TSCA.
accommodate as many attendees as Commission, including whether the
This document is a living document possible; however, admittance will be information shall have practical utility;
which may be revised periodically. EPA limited to seating availability. The the accuracy of the Commission’s
welcomes public input on this Commission will provide audio and/or burden estimate; ways to enhance the
document at any time. video coverage of the meeting over the quality, utility, and clarity of the
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq. internet from the FCC’s web page at information collected; ways to minimize
http://www.fcc.gov/live. The public may the burden of the collection of
Dated: May 31, 2018. submit written comments before the information on the respondents,
Charlotte Bertrand, meeting to Jeffery Goldthorp, CSRIC including the use of automated
Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Designated Federal Officer, by email to collection techniques or other forms of
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES

Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and jeffery.goldthorp@fcc.gov or U.S. Postal information technology; and ways to
Pollution Prevention. Service Mail to Jeffery Goldthorp, further reduce the information
[FR Doc. 2018–12520 Filed 6–8–18; 8:45 am] Associate Bureau Chief, Public Safety collection burden on small business
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
Communications Commission, 445 12th The Commission may not conduct or
Street SW, Room 7–A325, Washington, sponsor a collection of information
DC 20554. unless it displays a currently valid

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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice.
Dates		Comments on the problem formulations must be received on or before July 26, 2018.
Contact		For technical information on the Problem Formulation documents contact: Christina Motilall, Risk Assessment Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
FR Citation		83 FR 26998